Monthly Archives: May 2011

Beili Liu

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Seth Winner

Yesterday’s post on Akiko Ikeuchi‘s thread volumes reminded me of Beili Liu, who almost stole the show at ArtPrize last year. (ArtPrize is a curious new Annual Grand Rapids phenomenon that I’ll write about when it comes to town again)

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Akiko Ikeuchi

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Seth Winner

Akiko Ikeuchi creates vast delicate geometric volumes out of knotted thread.

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Magnetic Curtain

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Seth Winner

This magnetic curtain captured my imagination today. The geometric structure with a grid of magnets enables you to place, form and bunch up the curtain as you see fit. Functional object meets origami meets amazingly fun toy. From Designer Florian … Continue reading →

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Warren Seelig: University of Lexington

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Seth Winner

Warren Seelig sent these images of the work he and Sherrie Gibson installed at the University of Lexington just last week. This was too good not to share.

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